After Starshield interruption, Ukraine wants to build its own satellite communication network with ICEYE and Nokia
The deal follows Starlink disruptions that exposed Ukraine’s dependence on a single provider and would expand control over mission-critical communications.
- On Thursday, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo signed seven agreements worth roughly $337 million in Kyiv. The package includes railway locomotives and energy equipment to protect critical infrastructure from Russian attacks.
- Recent speed restrictions on Starlink terminals prompted Kyiv to seek sovereign alternatives after disruptions crippled drone operations. These outages exposed the country's reliance on a single private provider, necessitating independent communication systems.
- Ukraine's Defense Ministry signed a letter of intent with Nokia and ICEYE to develop a sovereign satellite-communications network. ICEYE CEO Rafal Modrzewski said, "Ukraine needs secure, sovereign and high-performance satellite communications systems that it controls."
- Beyond communications, the aid includes financial resources to protect energy infrastructure from Russian attacks. Nokia Defense Chairman Mikko Hautala said the project would give Ukraine "control over the connectivity it depends on."
- Meanwhile, the European Union is negotiating Ukraine's access to a secure satellite program, with commercial services potentially expanding in early 2027. Political pressure to develop alternatives continues growing as Ukraine diversifies its defense infrastructure.
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Ukraine wants to gain control of its own satellite communications. Its Defense Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with Finnish companies Nokia and ICEYE to work together. The agreement comes after problems with SpaceX satellite services, which Ukraine's drone operations also depend on. However, the specific form of cooperation has yet to be agreed upon by both parties.
During the visit of the Finnish Prime Minister to Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced an agreement to more actively use the country's satellite capabilities.
Nokia and ICEYE have signed a letter of intent with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense to explore the possibility of building a sovereign satellite communications system. The agreement was announced on October 22 during a visit by the Finnish Prime Minister to Ukraine. The goal is for the country to develop a communications capability that is under its control and can maintain connections in the event of a disruption, failure or compromise of gro…
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After Starshield interruption, Ukraine wants to build its own satellite communication network with ICEYE and Nokia
Ukraine's military just signed a letter of intent with Nokia and the Finnish satellite maker ICEYE to look into developing a sovereign satellite-communication system for the war-torn nation.
Ukraine has agreed with Finnish companies Nokia and ICEYE to expand the use of satellite capabilities, Zelensky said
Ukraine has agreed with Finnish companies Nokia and ICEYE to expand the use of satellite capabilities, Zelensky saidWe are talking about the creation of a Ukrainian satellite communications system for defense needs.The role of Europe...
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